'Sodium and potassium is stored under kerosene'. give reason.
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Sodium and potassium are stored under kerosene oil because they are highly reactive metals therefore to prevent it in coming in the contact of oxygen in moisture. Otherwise they will react with oxygen to form sodium hydroxide. ✌️✌️☺️☺️
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Sodium and potassium are highly reactive metals . They readily react with oxygen in air or in water . the reaction is highly exothermic . the reaction mixture quickly catches fire . Sodium and potassium are stored under kerosene to prevent their reaction with oxygen .
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